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Trade Card: Polack's Clothing House, St. Louis, Missouri

This trade card advertises Polack's Clothing House in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a depiction of a racist scene: a caricature of a Chinese person fighting a cat over a rat. Below the illustration, the text advertises Polack's as having the "Largest Stock and Lowest Price in the City." The address, S. E. Corner of Fourth & Olive Sts., St. Louis, Missouri, is also printed on the card. The back of the card is blank. Note: The imagery on this card reflects deeply problematic racial stereotypes and prejudices prevalent in the 19th century. This material is presented for historical context and does not reflect the values of the institution.

Associated People/Businesses

Polack's (Firm)
Polack

Geography

St. Louis

Subjects

Clothing trade
Jewish merchants
Advertising cards
Caricatures and cartoons
Racism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 13